The Research Paper: Human Genetic Engineering (Approx. 2000 words) Prompt: Do th

The Research Paper: Human Genetic Engineering (Approx. 2000 words)
Prompt: Do the benefits of enhancing humans through science outweigh the negatives? Your answer is your thesis; however, you don’t want to answer this question until you’ve researched both sides.
I. Read & Review our discussion and our class reading on Human Genetic Engineering:
Wadhwa, Vivek. “If you could ‘design’ your own child, would you?” Washington Post, 28 July 2017. Opposing Viewpoints in Context, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/A499427522/OVIC?u=hunt25841&xid=43e06813. Accessed 29 Dec. 2017.
Thadani, Rahul. “The Public Should Oppose Designer Baby Technology.” Designer Babies, edited by Clayton Farris Naff, Greenhaven Press, 2013. At Issue. Opposing Viewpoints in Context, http://link.galegroup.com.ezproxy.gwclib.nocccd.edu/apps/doc/EJ3010850210/OVIC?u=hunt25841&xid=1ab6e6e3. Accessed 29 Dec. 2017. Originally published as “Designer Babies Debate,” http://www.buzzle.com, 20 Sept. 2011
Guerra, Marc D. “Biotechnology Must Not Be Used to Alter Human Nature.” Designer Babies, edited by Clayton Farris Naff, Greenhaven Press, 2013. At Issue. Opposing Viewpoints in Context, http://link.galegroup.com.ezproxy.gwclib.nocccd.edu/apps/doc/EJ3010850212/OVIC?u=hunt25841&xid=4dde254d. Accessed 29 Dec. 2017. Originally published as “Life, Liberty, and the Defense of Human Dignity: The Challenge of Bioethics,” First Things, Feb. 2003.
Malik, Kenan. “Concerns About Biotechnology Altering Human Nature Are Groundless.” Designer Babies, edited by Clayton Farris Naff, Greenhaven Press, 2013. At Issue. Opposing Viewpoints in Context, http://link.galegroup.com.ezproxy.gwclib.nocccd.edu/apps/doc/EJ3010850213/OVIC?u=hunt25841&xid=b568c9c7. Accessed 29 Dec. 2017. Originally published as “Reviews: Francis Fukuyama, Our Posthuman Future,” New Statesman, 20 May 2002.
Cho, Hemmy. “Enhancing Humans Through Science Is Beneficial.” Designer Babies, edited by Clayton Farris Naff, Greenhaven Press, 2013. At Issue. Opposing Viewpoints in Context, http://link.galegroup.com.ezproxy.gwclib.nocccd.edu/apps/doc/EJ3010850209/OVIC?u=hunt25841&xid=66d8ba0d. Accessed 29 Dec. 2017. Originally published as “The Ethics of Designer Babiesand and The Ethics of Transhumanism,,” http://www.ethicsofthefuture.com, 30 May 2011.
“The Need to Regulate ‘Designer Babies.'” Designer Babies, edited by Clayton Farris Naff, Greenhaven Press, 2013. At Issue. Opposing Viewpoints in Context, http://link.galegroup.com.ezproxy.gwclib.nocccd.edu/apps/doc/EJ3010850207/OVIC?u=hunt25841&xid=287e5867. Accessed 29 Dec. 2017. Originally published as “The Need to Regulate ‘Designer Babies,’,” Scientific American, May 2009. You’ll cite this article by the article name since there is no direct author attributed to it. However, in your signal phrase or analysis, you can credit the journal, Scientific American
Janssens, Cecile. “Forget about designer babies—gene editing won’t work on complex traits like intelligence.” Opposing Viewpoints Online Collection, Gale, 2017. Opposing Viewpoints in Context, http://link.galegroup.com.ezproxy.gwclib.nocccd.edu/apps/doc/LLLHBC062287101/OVIC?u=hunt25841&xid=0177814. Accessed 29 Dec. 2017. Originally published as “Forget about designer babies—gene editing won’t work on complex traits like intelligence,” The Conversation, 3 Dec. 2015. http://link.galegroup.com.ezproxy.gwclib.nocccd.edu/apps/doc/A499427522/OVIC?u=hunt25841&xid=43e06813. Accessed 29 Dec. 2017.
Shebaya, Sirine. “Expert Opinions Should Guide Designer Baby Technologies.” Designer Babies, edited by Clayton Farris Naff, Greenhaven Press, 2013. At Issue. Opposing Viewpoints in Context, http://link.galegroup.com.ezproxy.gwclib.nocccd.edu/apps/doc/EJ3010850206/OVIC?u=hunt25841&xid=d30a2ee5. Accessed 29 Dec. 2017. Originally published as “Are ‘Designer Babies’ on the Horizon?” Science Progress, 15 May 2008.
Long, Heather. “Selecting a Child’s Genetic Traits Will Create a Privileged Elite.” Human Genetics, edited by Louise I. Gerdes, Greenhaven Press, 2014. Opposing Viewpoints. Opposing Viewpoints in Context, http://link.galegroup.com.ezproxy.gwclib.nocccd.edu/apps/doc/EJ3010916210/OVIC?u=hunt25841&xid=29ded741. Accessed 29 Dec. 2017. Originally published as “Designer Babies: The Ultimate Privileged Elite?” Guardian, 9 July 2013.
Rothman, Noah. “It’s Time to Think about the Implications of Human Genetic Engineering.” Opposing Viewpoints Online Collection, Gale, 2017. Opposing Viewpoints in Context, http://link.galegroup.com.ezproxy.gwclib.nocccd.edu/apps/doc/JXXZWS453103082/OVIC?u=hunt25841&xid=82c15788. Accessed 29 Dec. 2017. Originally published as “We Need to Talk About Genetic Engineering,” Commentary, 27 July 2017.
Allott, Daniel. “Gattaca at 15: The Dystopian Sci-Fi Thriller Is Fast Becoming Our Reality.” Medical Ethics, edited by Noël Merino, Greenhaven Press, 2015. Current Controversies. Opposing Viewpoints in Context, http://link.galegroup.com.ezproxy.gwclib.nocccd.edu/apps/doc/EJ3010053404/OVIC?u=hunt25841&xid=8e76156c. Accessed 29 Dec. 2017. Originally published in American Spectator, 24 Oct. 2012.
Dahl, Edgar. “Sex Selection in the Developing World Today Is Neither Unprecedented nor Gendercide.” Gendercide, edited by Noah Berlatsky, Greenhaven Press, 2014. Opposing Viewpoints. Opposing Viewpoints in Context, http://link.galegroup.com.ezproxy.gwclib.nocccd.edu/apps/doc/EJ3010900207/OVIC?u=hunt25841&xid=334bd2e7. Accessed 29 Dec. 2017. Originally published as “Gendercide? A Commentary on The Economist’s Report About Worldwide War on Baby Girls,” Journal of Evolution and Technology, vol. 21, no. 2, Oct. 2010.
Friedmann, Theodore. “How Close Are We to Gene Doping?” Human Genetics, edited by Louise I. Gerdes, Greenhaven Press, 2014. Opposing Viewpoints. Opposing Viewpoints in Context, http://link.galegroup.com.ezproxy.gwclib.nocccd.edu/apps/doc/EJ3010916213/OVIC?u=hunt25841&xid=cf9a0ae9. Accessed 29 Dec. 2017. Originally published in Hasting Center Report, vol. 20, 2010.
Stock, Gregory. “From Regenerative Medicine to Human Design: What Are We Really Afraid Of?” Designer Babies, edited by Clayton Farris Naff, Greenhaven Press, 2013. At Issue. Opposing Viewpoints in Context, http://link.galegroup.com/apps/doc/EJ3010850211/OVIC?u=hunt25841&xid=f9ecc517. Accessed 29 Dec. 2017. Originally published in http://www.siumed.edu/medhum/electives/HealthPolicyMedi a/wk5Stock.pdf, vol. 22, no. 11, 2003.
II. Consider Narrowing the Topic so that you’re exploring one or several specific focuses. If you’re pro-human genetic engineering, consider focusing on something like its potential to improve heath, athleticism, +/or intelligence; if you’re opposed, consider focusing on its implications such as health, morality, a social elite, unforeseen consequences, etc.
III. Research: Then perform research of your own from these different types of sources. You could research facts, statistics, or expert opinions related to your topic. Make sure you collect the citation/bibliographic information MLA format for your Works Cited list (emailing yourself the article with the citation is the safest bet). When you research, check to make sure the source is credible, relevant, representative, and sufficient (review Ch. 14 if you need to review what these terms mean).
Five Academic Journal Articles (all five can be from our Genetic Engineering class readings)
One News(paper) Article
One Magazine Article
One Book (hard copy from our library catalog or e-book from our library databases)
One Reliable Website Article
One Video, Audio, or Image
Some Sample Research Papers attached below

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